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Greens win Reform UK seat in by-election after councillor jailed

The Green Party won Cliftonville ward on Thanet council in a by-election caused by the incumbent's jail sentence.
The Greens gained Cliftonville with a 26.7-point swing and by just over five percentage points ahead of Reform UK.
Rob Yates was the Green Party candidate who secured the win.
Reform UK attributed the defeat to Conservative voters and campaign dynamics.
The by-election featured high-profile visitors including Robert Jenrick and Emily Thornberry.
Voter swing indicated shifting local political sentiment toward the Greens.
Labour's vote share slumped in the by-election, widening the Green lead.
The result is seen as a response to local action rather than national trends.
Green candidate Rob Yates commented on the historical context of the ward’s politics.
The Greens framed the win as a shift toward local governance and inclusion.
The by-election result drew coverage emphasizing its status on Farage’s council legacy.

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